Guided & Photographic Safaris
“The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa – for he has so much to look forward to.”- Richard Mullin
Africa – A continent of unrivalled beauty and diversity, a continent of rich cultures, majestic mountains, endless space and the most prolific wildlife compliment to be found anywhere on the planet. Africa is a place of wonder, a place of mythical creatures and a place of dreams.
Safari – A journey, an expedition, an exploration. Few if any experiences measure up to the excitement of an Africa safari and I do believe that the biggest contributing factors to this deep-felt excitement are the not knowing, the unpredictable and the expectation that anything can happen at any time. Our itineraries are tailored to our clients’ specific wildlife interests, preferred level of accommodation and of course the ideal amount of time spent on safari.
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Our photo safaris are open to all levels of photographers, from the novice to the professional and focus on both wildlife and people photography. These are always privately guided safaris to ensure our clients are always in the best possible position from which to photograph, receive tutoring out in the field and post processing assistance between activities. With only three photographers per vehicle, you have an entire row to yourself, which will allow you to photograph comfortably from either side of the vehicle.
Our family or group safaris put a lot of focus on the understanding of how nature works, the way in which different species interact with each other and of course animal behaviour. On request, we also put focus on the communities and various cultures who live in and around these protected areas. With our group safaris, you are given the option to have it privately guided or not.
Not only do I guide my own safaris, but I also offer a freelance guiding service to other safari operators. I freelance guide not only general wildlife safaris, group, and family safaris, but also photographic safaris for both novice and professional photographers.
Private guiding ensures your clients can enjoy a seamless travel experience with continuity for multi destination safari travel. Bringing more than 23 years of experience in hospitality, travel, photography, wildlife, and conservation to the table to ensure your clients a most memorable safari experience.
For more information, get in touch: nelis@neliswolmarans.com
At Nelis Wolmarans Wildlife & Photographic Safaris, we understand that our scheduled departures do not cater to the interests or dates of all our clients and therefore rely on more than 23 years of experience in the hospitality, travel, and wildlife industries, to tailor-make a safari that will meet your safari interests.
When planning a bespoke safari, our focus is on your requests, such as your specific wildlife interests, the best time of the year for you to travel, your preferred level of accommodation and of course the amount of time which you would like to spend on the ground, enjoying your safari.
Guided by our team of safari experts, we will offer you the best advice that will help you to bring your dream safari to life…
The below are sample itineraries from some of our absolute favourite bespoke safaris from the past and these can easily be altered to suite your travel needs. Bespoke safaris can either be booked as a privately guided or non-guided option.
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Rwanda Classic – Best of Mountain Gorillas
Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills, dormant volcanoes, mythical rain forests and close-up encounters with the “Gentle Giants” of the Virunga, the Mountain Gorillas. Come and see for yourself why Mountain Gorilla trekking is the ultimate safari experience…
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Group Size: 6
Zambia – Best of the Lower Zambezi Photo Safari
It is with great pleasure that I introduce a photo safari to one of Africa’s most sought after wildlife photographic destinations, Zambia. Our journey will take us to the vast flood plains and open savannas of the Lower Zambezi National Park.
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Group Size: Max 3
Mountain Gorillas – The Ultimate Expedition
This safari will take you through mythical rainforests, walk in the shadows of dormant volcanoes and introduce you to gentle giants, exploring all three countries that is home to the endangered Mountain Gorillas on one itinerary.
Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights
Group Size: Max 4
Mountain Gorillas and Big Cats Photo Safari
Join me on an unforgettable safari for the perfect introduction to some of the biggest wildlife icons on the African continent, the Mountain Gorillas of the Virunga and the Big Cats of the Maasai Mara National Reserve
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Group Size: Max 6
Pride of the Kalahari
Our safari takes us to the far northern reaches of South Africa, to a private 100 000-hectare property that lies within the most southern stretches of the Kalahari Desert in the North Western Province.
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Group Size: Up to 6
Best of Grauer’s Gorillas Photo Safari
Our Best of Grauer’s Gorilla photo safari kicks off in the Rwandan capital, Kigali from where we will travel to the lakeside town of Bukavu, located in South Kivu District of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Group Size: 3
Mountain Gorillas – Best of Virunga
Trekking the endangered Mountain Gorillas in the oldest National Park in Africa is a very special experience. The 7800 km2 National Park is the epitome of hardcore conservation and home to some of the most unique wildlife species on the continent.
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Group Size: 4
Big Cats – Serengeti
The Serengeti, the home of the original African safari, offering some of the best Big Cat photography to be found anywhere on the continent. Set on a backdrop of vast grass plains and towering granite kopjes, the perfect canvas for your big cat images.
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Group Size: 3